Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Latina women in the United States. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Latinas everywhere are encouraged to learn more about breast cancer prevention. According to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Latina women have the greatest risk among American women for late diagnosis and mortality as …
Here’s my latest article for Latina magazine on Latina suicide and depression rates. I was blindly unaware of what’s happening within the Latina community and I hope we can begin the discussion on how we can all make a difference. We need to focus on our relationships with our teens: sisters, daughters and neighbors, and …
Check out my latest article for Latina Magazine on low-impact exercises that will help you ease into a workout routine at home. There are days when heading to the gym con mucho entusiasmo seems impossible. For those days, the Lazy Chica’s Guide to Fitness is the answer! Try these fun workout programs at home that …
When you’re looking for a lighter meal that incorporates all of your Abuelita’s favorite flavors, skip the barbacoa tacos and endless toppings. Try this Chicken and Lime Soup with Avocado recipe instead. This low-fat soup with delicious chicken, rice and creamy avocados has a kick that will remind you of your Abuelita’s homemade salsa and …
Hola Latinas, If you can’t get enough Healthy Latina tips, you’ll be seeing my writing in Latina Magazine from time to time as well! Check out my first article on Health Halos and low calorie ways to improve your snacking!
While we may be partial to our favorite sports and hometowns, there’s one thing we can agree on. Latinas from the U.S. in the Olympics deserve our support and recognition. Learn a little bit about these Latina athletes and enjoy everything that the London Games has to offer. And as always, USA! USA! USA! Melissa …
Exercising brings on all sorts of acronyms and buzzwords, most of which no one has ever bothered to learn. Here is one that will help you through any exercise program and help you understand what your body needs in order to build muscle, lose weight and see results. When you want to get fit, think …
Ever have those days where you’re motivated to workout (in theory) and you just can’t seem to get your butt out the door? Like every other Latina in spandex, you’ve probably made a few excuses. The right mindset can do wonders. Here’s a list of the common excuses and how to combat the workout blues. …
If you’ve joined the Pinterest revolution, you understand how important those Saturday morning pinning sessions can be for your wardrobe, DIY projects and your dream wedding planning (that you will forever hide from your novio). If you haven’t discovered the wondrous collection of organized pinning, I highly recommend that you do! Pinterest is a great place to …
Tobacco use never starts out with someone smoking an entire pack of cigarettes in one sitting. It’s the sneaky result of what began as the occasional cigarette among friends or the old “it was just one of those days” and spiraled into daily cravings. Tobacco use is part three in the four part series on …
